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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
1
A local store announces a fresh stock of dry goods and ladies and children shoes. The message invites the public to inspect the new items and prices, listing ginghams flannels muslin silk and heavy fleeced underwear for men and children.
In Indianapolis the National Association of Democratic clubs drew about 5,000 as William Jennings Bryan entered the hall. Speeches by James Sovereign and J Milton Turner preceded Bryan's address. He was greeted by marching clubs and cheers, urged the party against imperialism, and defended the money question as less critical than human liberty. Bryan criticized Republicans on trusts and the Philippines, insisting liberty endures beyond party lines.
Carnival in Kansas City on October 5 drew what locals called the largest crowd of visitors during the week of festivity. The parade featured grotesque elements and a band led by King Tiki with numerous novelties of a pleasing nature.
A dubious patent medicine advertisement promises a full refund if Cure-All Cola fails to cure within one day. It touts laxative effects and Bromo Quinine as ingredients, urging druggists to refund customers if the product does not deliver.
In Shamokin Pa on October 5 a large procession of 300 slate pickers and 3,000 strikers headed toward the Franklin colery at Yetham to force labor action. George Hartline intervened, persuading marchers to disperse. later 5,900 miners gathered in Shamokin and Commerce streets did the same after his report of success. North Franklin later announced the mine would stay closed until the dispute is settled. The piece also notes a boxing match at Convention Hall with Tack Root defeating Dan Creedon, and baseball results from Cincinnati St Louis and others.
Market report from Chicago on October 4 notes lack of outside speculation offset by bullish news. Wheat closed slightly lower with mixed futures for October to December contracts. corn and oats showed modest moves. Live stock prices: cattle receipts steady with varied cattle and hog values. pork and lard quotes mixed. sheep receipts and prices indicate steady to slow demand. Major buyers include Texans and western sellers. no dramatic shifts in overall market tone.
Cattle receipts 4000 natives 3000 oxen and 850 calves with prices listed for native steers cattle stockers and feed ers canners and fed westerns. Hogs receipts 7500 with varied trades and price ranges. Sheep receipts 4000 strong demand at steady prices with bids for lambs mutton and stockers and feeders.
A new advertisement announces Everybody’s Cityk Dry Goods and Grocery Store. J H Boyle now manages the grocery department and has purchased fresh stock at Julien block north room. Former Ro sler George location moved to Belton, Mo. Store offers a nice stock, low prices, and courteous clerks ready to assist.
An invitation invites attendees to hear an eloquent speaker with special emphasis on inviting ladies to attend.
An old notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for energy and vigor, claiming they boost brain and body. The piece also lists real estate transactions and loans in Fremont County, Iowa, with names and parcel details.
Hon. J. R. Speck of Council Bluffs will speak in Tabor on Wednesday evening October 3 Imogene on Thursday evening October 4 Farragut on Friday evening October 5 Hamburg Saturday afternoon October 6 Percival Saturday evening October 6.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a grave illness with jaundiced skin weakness and loss of appetite. Three doctors gave up hope until Electric Bitters, after three weeks, revived him and he credits life saved and grave robbed of another. Bartlett and Doyle sell bottles for 60 cents each.
Mens grand leather shoes priced at 1.00 and 1.99 for Gents Kangaroo call shoes. Dr Reeds cushion sole shoes offered for men and women with touted comfort for tender feet. Boots also available in various styles for fall.
The store offers heavy Irish frieze ulsters at 3.95 with better options up to 15. Fine blackheaver coats 15, light dress coats 5, wool suits from 4.98 to 11. Boys coats and suits priced 3.50 to 1.98 for older youths. Women and kids get cotton union suits from 25 to 73 cents. The makers’ prices stay similar to last year despite an ongoing combination.
A few snaps from our Grocery Dent features bargains such as XXXX package coffee two for 25 cents per 1 pound, Wyandott soda two for 5 cents per pound, Dwights soda in 25 cases of 2 pound cans, pork and beans 4 cans per can, Nudavene rolled oats four cans, Hamburg corn two cents, Iprg American hard lye can go, and new sorghum per gallon 35 cents.
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